26 Evans Road, Singapore
The Initial Sama
26 Evans Road, Singapore

Where Heritage
Meets Wellness

A serviced residence unlike any other. Thoughtfully restored, naturally serene, moments from the Botanic Gardens.

Choose Your Stay

Three ways to stay
at The Initial Sama

Whether you're settling in for the long term, here for work, or recovering in calm — every stay at The Initial Sama is shaped around how you actually need to live.

01

Lifestyle Stays

Fully furnished serviced apartments for tourists, leisure groups, relocating professionalsand & families making Singapore home.

Short & Long Term Living →
02

Business Stays

Corporate housing, executive accomodation , off-sites, preferred partner programmes, mobility and relocation teams.

Corporate Accomodation →
03

Recovery Stays

For patients and families seeking a calm, fully-configured residence and dedicated care coordination after surgery

Medical Stays →
Welcome

A heritage sanctuary in the heart of Singapore

Nestled at 26 Evans Road in Singapore's prestigious District 10, The Initial Sama breathes new life into the former Eusoff Ishak Malay College. Our 92 fully furnished serviced apartments are designed for residents who seek more than a place to stay — they seek a place that supports how they live.

Steps from the Singapore Botanic Gardens and minutes from Orchard Road, Stevens MRT, and the Central Business District, this is a home that places you at the intersection of serenity and city life.

Our Philosophy

Our Four Pillars

Everything we do at The Initial Sama is built around four pillars of wellbeing — whether you are here for wellness or recovery.

Rest

Sleep & Mental Calm

Designed environments and expert support to help you sleep deeper, stress less, and find stillness.

Rejuvenate

Recovery & Healing

From SAMA spa therapies to holistic treatments, restoring your body from the inside out.

Move

Fitness & Mobility

HYROX gym, movement studio, pool, and guided programmes to keep you strong and mobile.

Nourish

Fuel & Balance

Purposeful nutrition, functional teas, and meals designed to support your body's needs.

Our Apartments

Find your space

Our apartments range from efficient studios of 28–35 sqm, ideal for solo professionals and business travellers, to generous two-bedroom residences up to 80 sqm for families and shared stays. Every apartment is fully furnished, move-in ready, and comes with access to the full suite of wellness facilities.

Studio

Studio

28–35 sqm · From SGD170/night

One-Bedroom Superior

40–48 sqm · From SGD190/night

One-Bedroom Deluxe

50–58 sqm · From SGD240/night

Two-Bedroom Deluxe

65–80 sqm · From SGD380/night
Wellness & Facilities

Well-being by design

At The Initial Sama, well-being is not an amenity — it is the foundation of everything we do. From our outdoor swimming pool and fitness centre to our serene spa and landscaped gardens, every element is designed to help residents restore balance, whether they are staying for a week or a year.

Pool
Spa
Fitness
Gardens
Location

A connected sanctuary

The Initial Sama is five minutes on foot from the Singapore Botanic Gardens, ten minutes from Stevens MRT, and a short drive from Orchard Road, the CBD, Gleneagles Hospital, and Mount Elizabeth Hospital. Changi Airport is approximately thirty minutes away.

Singapore Botanic Gardens 5 min walk
Stevens MRT 10 min walk
Orchard Road 10 min drive
Gleneagles Hospital 7 min drive
Mount Elizabeth Hospital 10 min drive
CBD 15 min drive
Changi Airport 30 min drive
Guest Reviews

What residents say

Our residents come from more than thirty countries and stay from one month to several years. Their words are the best description of life at The Initial Sama.

"A rare combination of heritage, calm, and connection — the closest thing to a real home Singapore has offered us."
— Resident · Long-Term Stay

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